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Lux Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

1. Lux Central

8.9
4402 N Central Ave (at W Turney Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Café · Uptown Phoenix · 249 tips and reviews

Jorge S.Jorge Salazar: Great cappuccinos. Great place to hang out and people watch on the weekends. Get there early because it fills up quick.

Lilli F.Lilli Francisco-Rimando: Iced black & white is delicious - pairs so well with all of the baked goods, such as the divine espresso chocolate bundt cake and Lux sandwich cookies. Omg.

Stephanie O.Stephanie O'Hare: Jalapeño mac n cheese, spaghetti squash, arugula salad, lemon bars, salted chocolate chip cookies, scones, espresso drinks, lemonade, everything!!!

Giant Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

2. Giant Coffee

7.6
1437 N 1st St (at E McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Central City · 77 tips and reviews

Marco C.Marco Chavez: I highly recommend the honey vanilla latte!! It's the best:)

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Three words: Honey vanilla latte. Matt Poole's bright and open coffee shop uses Four Barrel Coffee and Straus Milk from California to craft one of the most flavorful latte experiences we've ever had. Read more.

Jeana S.Jeana Skiles: Try their honey vanilla latte w/goats milk!! 🐐 it's delicious!!

Cartel Coffee Lab is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

3. Cartel Coffee Lab

8.1
Terminal 4, near Gate C13 (PHX Airport), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Sky Harbor · 56 tips and reviews

lorraine d.lorraine doo: Love the baristas for the images they make on the lattes!

Kelly D.Kelly Dennis: Amazing lattes.. Baristas are amazing... Esp Tyler squared (2 Tylers) and Michele/Michelle.

Jen B.Jen Borrasso: Had an amazing sugar free vanilla soy latte here. Just get it hot rather than cold as the iced did not have anywhere near the same flavor as the hot.

Copper Star Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

4. Copper Star Coffee

8.8
4220 N 7th Ave (at W Heatherbrae Dr), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · 77 tips and reviews

Ethan W.Ethan Welsch: Best White Mocha Coffee & Great Wifi

Phoenix N.Phoenix New Times: Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Coffee House, Central Phoenix. Try some delicious brews from frozen treats like green tea smoothies and blended chocolate mochas to Americanos and chai lattes. Read more.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Copper Star serves up some delicious brews, from green tea smoothies & blended double chocolate mochas to Americanos & chai lattes.What's in store for us at Best of Phoenix A'fare on 10/5?! Read more.

Dutch Bros Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

5. Dutch Bros Coffee

8.6
1201 E Glendale Ave (at N 12th St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Camelback East · 31 tips and reviews

Erin C.Erin Collins-White: Their blended double chocolate mocha drink is to-die-for! Everyone here is always so nice - makes my day!

Siobahn R.Siobahn Ray: The iced mocha is really good... Most of their beverages are really good

Nicolette A.Nicolette Arthur: I am addicted to The Annihilator (iced mocha macadamia nut). So delicious. Great customer service!

Elevate Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

6. Elevate Coffee Company

8.2
2530 W Happy Valley Rd (at N Norterra Pkwy), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Deer Valley · 38 tips and reviews

Lesley S.Lesley Sielski: Try the toffee mocha frappé, it's delicious!

Erica S.Erica Snyder: Great white chocolate mocha!

Ankit K.Ankit K: 3 must have at Elevate: White chocolate mocha, banana strawberry Nutella crepe and some friends...!!!

32 Shea is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

7. 32 Shea

8.4
10626 N 32nd St (at Shea Blvd), Phoenix, AZ
Café · 48 tips and reviews

Ben A.Ben A.: The iced toddy is the best I've had as far as flavor goes. Add espresso shot for the needed kick.

Erica S.Erica Snyder: Best white chocolate mocha and cheesecake in town!!

Vivian O.Vivian Okomo: The Vienna latte (homemade vanilla & cinnamon syrup) is my go-to wake me up beverage!

La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

8. La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria

9.2
4410 N 40th St (at E Campbell Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Camelback East · 243 tips and reviews

Chase G.Chase Granberry: Havana latte is amazing as well as the Croque Madame.

Craig S.Craig St. John: Go to La Grande Orange for lunch. Get the tuna salad sandwich and your favorite espresso drink. Read more.

Tiffany V.Tiffany Vo: Get the iced mocha add your own cake vodka

Royal at the Biltmore is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

9. Royal at the Biltmore

7.9
2502 E Camelback Rd (at Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Camelback East · 16 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris Lee: If you happen to be watching calories, tweaking a latte with almond milk and sugar free vanilla is a great way to go. Read more.

nocturnicsnocturnics: They are very friendly. They make some of the best Latte's in the city. Also have almond milk!

Thomas H.Thomas Hoyle: Try the Almond Milk Mocha with Cinnamon...AMAZING!!!

Songbird Coffee & Tea House is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

10. Songbird Coffee & Tea House

8.8
812 N 3rd St (btwn E Garfield & E McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Downtown Phoenix · 50 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The knowledgeable staff is talented in the latte arts and the cute bookish décor is akin to chilling in your eccentric great aunt's loft. Read more.

A.NA.N: Try the hazelnut latte .. They also have a great selection of tea

Rohan D.Rohan Dsouza: Great Lattes. But don't come here if you are in a hurry.

Lola Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

11. Lola Coffee

7.8
1001 N 3rd Ave (at W Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Roosevelt · 65 tips and reviews

Leah L.Leah Lipson: try the homemade espresso whipped cream!

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: There's so much to love at this popular café, but we go back for the iced coffee, strong and black and absolutely perfect-a spunky blend of coffee and espresso that keeps us going all day. Read more.

Ash H.Ash Hoffman: I love thier mochas and blueberry muffins are a MUST

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

12. Starbucks

7.9
4605 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Ahwatukee Foothills · 23 tips and reviews

Jenny R.Jenny Richardson: Venti iced nonfat light whip mocha, sometimes quad!

Raiza S.Raiza Schwartz: Quad shot, venti latte, 2pump sugar free hazel nut, 2 pump SF Vanillia, nonfat, with whip. Read more.

Gigi E.Gigi Espinoza: If you're not a big chocolate person, like me, try a venti hot chocolate with two pumps mocha, five pumps vanilla. Yum!

Cartel Coffee Lab is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

13. Cartel Coffee Lab

7.5
1 N 1st St #100 (at E Washington St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Copper Square · 55 tips and reviews

NickNick: Great service. The Black Market Espresso beans & quality milk make a great cappuccino. Cartel roasts their own beans, so pick any coffee on the board & enjoy the freshness. Food is fresh, flavorful.

Angela R.Angela Riccobono: Espresso Excellente is the BEST!!!! Homemade Horchata & espresso! OOFah soo GOOD!

CanD-Ice B.CanD-Ice B.: The Salted Caramel Bar... One of the best things I have ever tasted... Ecstatic! Honey Latte is a yummy alternative to a caramel latte...

Luci's Healthy Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

14. Luci's Healthy Marketplace

8.7
1590 E Bethany Home Rd (at N 16th St), Phoenix, AZ
Health Food Store · Camelback East · 87 tips and reviews

Slade G.Slade Grove: Grab an iced latte with vanilla and caramel sometime today to get my daily coffee fix.

Liza A.Liza Asbury: Iced soy coconut latte is delicioso!

Cborrego B.Cborrego Borrego: Cappuccino a winner and gone!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Phoenix.

15. Starbucks

7.9
16900 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Denise B.Denise B: GREAT mocha fraps!!!

Josh J.Josh Johnson: Vanilla iced coffee with cream and lite ice. Delicious and cheaper than my usual White Mocha.

Jags K.Jags Kemburu: Great mocha